As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Database Specialist in Pierre, SD is $101,187, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,946 weekly, or $8,432 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Database Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Database Specialist in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $86,557 to $119,150. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,529) and 75th percentile ($110,590), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,150 per year. This $17,061 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Computer Science, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Database Specialist often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide for Database Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Database Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $86,557 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $93,529 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $101,187 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $110,590 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $119,150 Pierre, SD May 01, 2026
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What is a Database Specialist ?

Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data. The role may include capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery....

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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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